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Antique Day or Night Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Henry Ward, Victorian
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Antique Day or Night Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Henry Ward, Victorian

19th century
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This is a large antique Day or Night telescope. An English, single draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use by Henry Ward of Hull, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.

Perfect for bird watching, landscape appreciation, wildlife stalking, or maritime observation. Equally suitable for observing the night sky.

Rare and fascinating 'day or night' telescope

Good optics presenting a clear, sharp performance

Broad fruitwood primary barrel in good order with some light wear

Generously sized 40mm (1.5") achromatic objective behind a removable, sliding dust cap

Extending sun shade provides further protection from the sun's rays

Flared eyecup to rear with sliding dust cover

Engraved to draw tube with 'Henry Ward, Hull - Day or Night'

Supplied with a London Fine oak and brass 'Captain's Stand' for display

This is a rare and appealing antique Day or Night telescope, as good to use today as it was nearly two hundred years ago. Delivered polished and ready to display or enjoy.

Dimensions:

Closed Length: 52.5cm (20.75'')

Fully Drawn Length: 101cm (39.75'')

Objective Diameter: 40mm (1.5'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 18.8059

Physical Dimensions
Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
1cm (0.39")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA876969
Dealers Internal Reference
18.8059
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Description
This is a large antique Day or Night telescope.
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An English, single draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use by Henry Ward of Hull, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
London Fine Antiques

Perfect for bird watching, landscape appreciation, wildlife stalking, or maritime observation. Equally suitable for observing the night sky.

fig 1. Antique Day or Night Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Henry Ward, Victorian
fig 1. Antique Day or Night Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Henry Ward, Victorian

Rare and fascinating 'day or night' telescope

Good optics presenting a clear, sharp performance

Broad fruitwood primary barrel in good order with some light wear

Generously sized 40mm (1.5") achromatic objective behind a removable, sliding dust cap

fig 2. Antique Day or Night Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Henry Ward, Victorian
fig 2. Antique Day or Night Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Henry Ward, Victorian

Extending sun shade provides further protection from the sun's rays

Flared eyecup to rear with sliding dust cover

Engraved to draw tube with 'Henry Ward, Hull - Day or Night'

Supplied with a London Fine oak and brass 'Captain's Stand' for display

fig 3. Antique Day or Night Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Henry Ward, Victorian
fig 3. Antique Day or Night Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Henry Ward, Victorian

This is a rare and appealing antique Day or Night telescope, as good to use today as it was nearly two hundred years ago. Delivered polished and ready to display or enjoy.

Dimensions:

Closed Length: 52.5cm (20.75'')

fig 4. Antique Day or Night Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Henry Ward, Victorian
fig 4. Antique Day or Night Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Henry Ward, Victorian

Fully Drawn Length: 101cm (39.75'')

Objective Diameter: 40mm (1.5'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

fig 5. Antique Day or Night Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Henry Ward, Victorian
fig 5. Antique Day or Night Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Henry Ward, Victorian

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 18.8059

Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
1cm (0.39")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA876969
Dealers Internal Ref
18.8059
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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